Half Marathon

7:00 am START

             

USATF Certification #NM11001CM
Road Runners Club of America National Championship
USATF New Mexico State Championship

This is a USATF certified course. To be considered in the New Mexico USATF State Championship, runners must be USATF members.

Split times, provided by Albuquerque Ham Radio Operators at mile markers.
 

HOW TO REGISTER:

Online Registration is CLOSED!

In-Person Registration: 

Packet Pick-up:

THIS Saturday, May 5th, 8:00am - 6:00 pm at the Crowne Plaza Albuquerque, 1901 University Blvd. NE (Just South of Menaul
 
Event Day:

Cut off 30 min. before each event
  

PACKET PICK-UP

EARLY Packet Pick-Up & Expo: ***NOTE*** NEW Location, Saturday ONLY!
 

Race Packets can be picked-up at:

CROWNE PLAZA ALBUQUERQUE
1901 University Blvd. NE (Just South of Menaul)

SATURDAY, MAY 5th from 8:00am – 6:00pm

Pick up your Race Number, Timing Tag (timed events only) T-shirt & Valuable Coupons.

SATURDAY, MAY 5TH is the ONLY day for EARLY PACKET PICK-UP at the CROWNE PLAZA ALBUQUERQUE.

EVENT Day: Race Site ONLY! Cut off 30 min. before each event.

Packets can be picked up on Race Day at Late Registration — Please allow 30-45 minutes before your event start time. Visiting Crowne Plaza Albuquerque to pick up your packet is HIGHLY ENCOURAGED.

Timed Event Participants! You MUST have your Race Number (BIB) pinned to the FRONT of your shirt to participate.

 
CHRONO TRACK TIMING

Run for the Zoo utilizes the ChronoTrack B-Tag Timing System. The disposable timing tag is located on the back of your BIB. With ChronoTrack timing, your official time begins as you cross the Start mat & stops when you cross the Finish line. All timed events are USATF certified.

In order to receive an accurate time, your BIB must be:

• Clearly Visible on the front of the torso
• Unaltered and Unmodified. Do NOT fold or wrinkle
• Pinned in all four corners
• NOT covered. (jackets, runner belts, water bottles, etc.)

Don't forget your BIB on race day! Remember, No BIB means No Time!

Timed Event Participants! You MUST have your Race Number (BIB) pinned to the FRONT of your shirt to participate.

EVENT CHANGES

To change events, go to the Trouble Shooting table during Packet Pick-up at the Crowne Plaza Albuquerque, Saturday, May 5 between 8:00 am - 6:00 pm or on Event Day to the Packet Pick-up/Registration area located in Tingley Field Parking Lot at LEAST 45 minutes before your scheduled event or the event you are changing to.
 

COURSE MAP

Course Map - Click Here →

AID STATIONS

Water & Portable Toilet stations are located on all courses. Portable toilets also available at the Start & Finish lines. Water is provided by Water To Go, potties are courtesy of AAA Pumping.

Half Marathon – 6 Water & Pottie locations

10K – 4 Water & Pottie locations

5K – 3 Water – 4 Pottie locations

1 Mile – 1 Water & Pottie location

MEDICAL

The Info Booth is staffed with a registered nurse & two mobile nurses (provided by Presbyterian) on the course with the capability to handle any general first aid needs or other medical emergencies. Paramedics from the ABQ Fire Department are stationed at the Finish Line for dispatch as needed. Event Volunteers are wearing specially colored “Zoo Crew”. Please ask for help and report any incident. Police, volunteers, and paramedics can be reached by radio.

GEAR STORAGE

Participants may store items at the Runner Gear Storage truck, provided by Hot Shot Services, located on Atlantic Ave. between the Start & Finish Lines. Bags are clearly marked with your BIB number, safely stored inside the truck and claimed after your event by showing your BIB.

AWARDS & PRIZES

Medals are awarded to the top 3 runners, male and female in all age levels. Overall & Masters (40+) awards will be determined by gun time. Age group awards will be determined by chip time. No “double dipping.” Winners are given the highest level of award for their finish time. Lower level awards go to the next fastest runner in that gender/age division. Pick-up your medal at the Awards table located on Atlantic, just south of the Finish Line.

Medals awarded to 1st, 2nd & 3rd place finishers, Male & Female, in these age divisions :

Overall Winners: Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Timed Races

1st Place Male & Female: Champion Medal - 2012 prizes TBD

Masters Winners:Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Timed Races

1st Place Male & Female Champion Medal - 2012 prizes TBD

Open Team - 5K Timed Division: (Only)

1st Place 5K – (5) Champion Medals – 2012 prizes TBD

*Prizes are subject to change

RACE RESULTS

Results for the timed events are posted on the awards board, located on the SE corner of 10th St. & Atlantic (just south of the Finish Line) as soon as they are available. Results will also be posted on the RESULTS web page Results may be modified for up to two weeks as necessary.